Rhode Island General Laws 44-21-9. Forfeiture for neglect of duty by auctioneer
Every auctioneer who fails to render his or her account or affidavit to the general treasurer, or fails to pay the duty due the state or city or town at the time and in the manner provided:
(1) May be required to pay to the state and/or city or town interest at the annual rate of twelve percent (12%) from the date the duty should have been paid; and/or
(2) Shall forfeit for every neglect five hundred dollars ($500), to be sued for by the general treasurer to the use of the state, unless the neglect is not paying the duty due the city or town, and then by the city or town treasurer to the use of the city or town.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 159, § 19; G.L. 1909, ch. 188, § 19; G.L. 1923, ch. 216, § 19; G.L. 1938, ch. 337, § 19; G.L. 1956, § 44-21-9; P.L. 1991, ch. 64, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 44-21-9
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9